It’s Sunday! Whee! Time to get stuff done and food prep until it looks like a tornado went through your kitchen!

Food prepping is a great way to ensure you eat healthy this coming week and avoid those tempting foods that will leave your gut feeling yucky and very angry with you — looking at you pizza, chips, Chinese food!

We get it though, at times (especially when you’re busy), it’s hard to come up with new and exciting meals to food prep. If you’re like most, you fall into the habit of making the same things over and over. Now, where’s the fun in that?

We’ve taken the honor of rallying up 10 of our very favorite recipes to food prep for the week ahead! We kept them simple, delicious, and healthy so that you can have some food excitement and a happy tummy for the upcoming week!

Bon appétit!

10 AWESOME MEALS TO FOOD PREP THIS WEEK

 

1. POWER UP QUINOA SALAD RECIPE

This salad is super easy to make! It’s packed with nutrients, it’s rich in fiber and protein, it’s easy peasy to digest, contains healthy fat, and helps sustain energy and blood sugar levels for hours!

Quinoa is also one of the highest protein containing plant-based foods, which makes it a great addition to vegan and meat eaters diets alike!

Naturally, quinoa is plump full of iron and magnesium (which is great for the immune system, digestive tract, bone, and heart health — can you say jackpot?!). However, quinoa also contains a substance called phytic acid, which can disrupt the absorption of these two powerhouse nutrients.

2. N’OATMEAL BREAKFAST BAR RECIPE

These bars are grain free (yay!) and paleo friendly! They are rich in protein, high in fiber, as well as, healthy fats to keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunchtime.

If you’re the kind of person who skips breakfast because you just don’t have time, instead of going without, try making these N’Oatmeal Breakfast Bars the night before and grab one as you run out the door!

3. VEGITASTIC INSTAPOT CHILI RECIPE

Looking for something simple and easy to add to your food prep plan this week? How about something warm, nutritious, and something that will hit all the taste buds just right! (We promise because we taste tested it ourselves!)

We can’t forget to mention that this chili literally takes 20 minutes and tastes delicious reheated! It doesn’t get mushy like some foods, which we won’t name right now. You know what we’re talking about (mushy leftovers, we’re looking at you)!

This recipe requires that you chop, throw the ingredients in the Instapot, close the cap, and let ‘er rip! Because we’re all about simplicity at ITN, we kept this recipe simple and easy to follow!

 

 

 

 

 

4. GARLIC ROASTED VEGGIES RECIPE

This garlic roasted combo works wonders for weight loss! Low-calorie options like zucchini, broccoli, and bell peppers are also packed with fiber, so a little goes a long way, leaving you fuller longer.

Plus, the garlic not only adds a powerful flavor-filled punch to this recipe, studies show it also helps to accelerate weight loss! So dig in!

 

 

 

 

 

5. BLACK BEAN CAKES RECIPE

Black beans are a rich source of folate (aka vitamin B9) and iron. Both of these nutrients are key to a healthy nervous system to keep you calm and resilient in all situations.

These two nutrients are also especially good for pregnant women, so if you’re expecting, dig in!

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PESTO SAUCE RECIPE

The combination of spaghetti squash and pine nuts provides a major source of omega-3 fatty acids. This means glowing skin, hair, and nails thanks to the moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and strengthening components of this nutrient.

Omega-3s can even stimulate hair growth so you can get the long, lush locks you’ve always dreamed of!

 

 

 

 

 

7. ALMONDS “WHAT A JOY” RECIPE

Vanilla not only adds a luscious flavor to desserts, it’s also quite powerful when it comes to healing the body. It has been shown to aid in nausea control, alleviate anxiety, and is thought to be an aphrodisiac!

It also happens to be filled with skin beautifying and body purifying antioxidants.

TIME TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN AND FILL THE FRIDGE

Use as many of these delicious and healthy recipes as you would like this week, or just use one! Either way, you’re tastebuds will be happy little buggers!

Use food prep as a time to have fun, time to yourself, and time to set yourself up for a healthy week ahead!

Comment below with your favorite recipe from our list or one you’ve made!